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Highway Hypnosis
Is
there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack
of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum
of
the
tires
on
the
road, the drone
of
the engine, and the rush
of
the wind
against the vehicle that can make
you
sleepy. Don’t let it
happen
to
you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the
road in
less
than
a
second,
and you could crash
and be injured.
What can
you
do
about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
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Make sure your vehicle
is
well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If
you
get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
Hill
and Mountain Roads
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Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from
driving
in
flat or rolling terrain.
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